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1. N.J. Senate panel approves over $1M for South River flood control in Sayreville
(N.J./State)

... in Sayreville. The funding would come from the Dam, Lake, Stream, Flood Control, Water Resources, and Wastewater Treatment Project Bond Act of 2003. The measure is expected to be voted on by the full upper ...

2. Michael Landon fans upset with Collingswood, N.J. for removing park memorial
(Entertainment/Movies)

... Heaven." Former Collingswood resident resident Abbe Effron raised the $1,400 funding for the Landon memorial privately. The Retrospect reports that someone from Collingswood brought the brass marker ...

3. NJSPCA police hire 'forensic veterinarian' Dr. Ernest Rogers
(N.J./State)

... Jersey’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is the second oldest SPCA in the U.S. It was created in 1868. The organization operates with no state resources or funding, and thrives on public ...

4. N.J.'s top environmental wins and roll backs in 2011
(Opinion/Commentary)

... of our energy by 2020 to 22.5 percent. The plan also guts clean energy funding, increases our dependence on fracking and non-conventional fossil fuels, and calls for more nuclear. The Governor’s policies ...

5. Growing your business takes new month's resolutions
(Money/Economy)

... expansion funding. Sales revenues, tax statements and other proof of the soundness of your business are crucial to securing capital. Financial institutions base their decisions on such data. Keeping accurate ...

6. Gov. Chris Christie needs to silence his inner Snooki in 2012
(Opinion/Commentary)

... governor any more, As Christie drafts his speech, he must be considering at least three things: the aforementioned property taxes, court-ordered funding for New Jersey’s poorest school districts and ...

7. N.Y. Giants legend Harry Carson may tackle Congress
(U.S./Nation)

... Carson has been in sports broadcasting and began a company for sports consulting and promotion. He has sufficient funding to support his own campaign. Giants offensive lineman turned car dealer Brad ...

8. Christie-Rice conflict shows why senatorial courtesy is unfair
(Opinion/Commentary)

... funding N.J. property tax issue becoming too hot for politicians to ignore Gov. Christie could channel Andrew Jackson when it comes to dealing with courts  ...

9. The new year brings challenges for people with disabilities
(Opinion/Commentary)

... priorities that are designed to: “Increase Funding for the Education of Children with Disabilities. Reduce Social Security Claims Backlog Expand Disability Research. Strengthen Independent Living. ...

10. N.J. awards $3.8M to nonprofits funding homeless shelters, transitional housing
(N.J./State)

... in improved living conditions for homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence and military veterans. Funding for the grants is a combination of state appropriation and money from the U.S Department ...

11. New website offers N.J. nonprofits one-stop access to state government resources
(N.J./State)

... Nonprofit Information Center portal – nonprofit.nj.gov – offers information on funding sources and other assistance available to nonprofits through the state government. The portal lists links to department ...

12. N.J. distributing $10M in Hurricane Irene federal disaster aid
(N.J./State)

... expenses designated to receive the most funding are emergency protective measures and debris removal. During the weekend of Aug. 13-15, storms and flooding struck Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, ...

13. N.J. legislative Democrats say they will approve extended unemployment benefits by Jan. 9
(N.J./State)

... future date. The continuation of benefits will incur no costs to New Jersey’s unemployment fund or employers in the state because the federal act provides 100 percent federal funding of the benefits ...

14. New Online Funding Marketplace
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... search for effective loan programs listed by independent consultants with the expertise to get you funded. These consultants have an 85% successful funding ratio for the clients who have enrolled with ...

15. Are gift cards a waste for consumers and retailers?
(Money/Economy)

... That unclaimed funding often winds up going in suffering state government accounts.  ...

16. 180 days? It is all about money....
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

Education funding cuts are deeper than ever. If Governor Christie is complaining about the number of days teachers work, then expand the teaching year and fund it fully. The state decides the funding formula ...

17. N.J. loses money with gas tax rates
(Money/Economy)

... for each state will depend on transportation funding needs as determined by lawmakers and the public. • Restructure state gas taxes so that their rates rise automatically alongside the inevitable growth ...

18. Our approval rate is over 90% - apply today
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Great article showing how little faith the banks have in small businesses -- thankfully, there are alternative funding sources available to help drive the recovery engine. We can fund in as little as ...

19. Alternative lending for small businesses saw rise in 2011
(Money/Economy)

... a story we saw developing since the credit crunch tightened the spigots on funding for small businesses. When the big banks said no, small banks and non-bank lenders increasingly said yes. Over the course ...

20. Transit Funding/Rutgers
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Great job! Congrats to us all in New Jersey. This is a huge accomplishment for the state's education, training and transportation for the future. Good luck in 2012. Judy Rabinowitz 7 Meadows Lane Ocean, ...